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Potential Changes to FEMA
Excerpts of the update from Week of Compassion, May 27, 2026
As the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Week of Compassion partners alongside communities both in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters and in the long-term recovery that follows. Week of Compassion works with dozens of partners on the Disciples' behalf. One of the largest influences on how Week of Compassion responds to natural disasters in the United States is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
By executive action, the FEMA Review Council has produced a list of recommendations for redefining the agency's scope. While the report includes a variety of reforms, the summary of the bulk is a significant reduction of assistance. The unwritten expectation is that these cuts will be filled by churches, nonprofits, states, and local jurisdictions, with additional burdens shifting often shifting onto communities already facing the greatest barriers to recovery.
Week of Compassion believes disaster recovery should not depend on wealth, geography, or local capacity alone. Communities affected by disasters deserve equitable access to support and the opportunity to recover with dignity. Long-term recovery is strongest when federal systems, local communities, faith organizations, and nonprofit partners work together.
Read the full article here. They have also produced a video outlining the proposed changes. In addition, they are hosting a webinar on June 3 at 6p central. Register here.
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